Nile

Also known as: Lima Green, Fancy Flirt, Green Curry, Jitterbug

Nile is what happens when green turns soft and gentle. The effect is fresh and natural, made for wellness brands and eco packaging. Match it with purple accents when the design calls for energy over calm. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (10.08:1), but avoid it as text on white.

Nile color codes

HEX
#AFB982
RGB
rgb(175, 185, 130)
RGBA
rgba(175, 185, 130, 1)
HSL
hsl(71, 28%, 62%)
HSV
hsv(71, 30%, 73%)
CMYK
cmyk(5%, 0%, 30%, 27%)
LAB
lab(73.3 -10.4 26.8)
OKLCH
oklch(76.4% 0.075 116.6)

Color intelligence

sRGB safe

Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.

Temperature

CoolWarm

neutral, leaning warm

Nearest standard colors

  • CSS: darkkhaki#BDB76B · ΔE 6.7
  • RAL 1000 — Green beige#CDBA88 · ΔE 9.8 · approximate

RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck — Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.

Where Nile works

  • Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, empty-state illustrations — not text.
  • Interiors: Soft and low-saturation — a candidate for full walls, where vivid colors overwhelm.
  • Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece — a top, scarf, or shoes — against neutral basics.
  • Branding: Reads as growth and sustainability — at home in wellness, food, and environmental brands.
  • Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
  • Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.

Copy as — every ecosystem

Tints, shades, and tones of Nile

Tints (lighter)

Shades (darker)

Tones (muted)

Color harmonies

Palettes built from Nile by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Contrast & accessibility

Aa — on white

contrast 2.08:1

AA failAAA failAA large fail

Aa — on black

contrast 10.08:1

AA passAAA passAA large pass

Best text color on a Nile background: #000000

Palettes featuring Nile

Nile with its complement

Soft neighbors of Nile

Nile triad

Similar colors

Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Nile is closest to Moonraker.

Nile FAQs

What color is Nile?

Nile is a medium green with the hex code #AFB982. In HSL terms it has a hue of 71°, 28% saturation, and 62% lightness.

What is the hex code for Nile?

The hex code for Nile is #AFB982. In RGB it's rgb(175, 185, 130), and in CMYK it's cmyk(5%, 0%, 30%, 27%).

What colors go well with Nile?

Nile pairs naturally with purple tones from its complementary harmony, and with blue accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.

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